Non-Gaussian mechanical motion via single and multi-phonon subtraction from a thermal state
, 2021 Quantum optical measurement techniques offer a rich avenue for quantum control of mechanical oscillators via cavity optomechanics. In particular, a powerful yet little explored combination utilizes optical measurements to perform heralded non-Gaussian ...
Clarke, Jack +9 more
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Nanoindentation as a method to interrogate the mechanical properties of polymer coatings [PDF]
, 2011 PhDPolymer coatings are widely used in many industrial applications such as coatings on car bodies and refrigerators, and as varnishes on floor coverings and wood.
Ekers, Tanya Wilhelmina
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Fabrication and mechanical characterization of polypropylene clay nanocomposites
, 2021 Investigating the influence of process parameters is vital to enhance the mechanical properties of nanoparticle reinforced polymer composites. Nanocomposites of polypropylene/nanoclay are prepared by the extrusion method.
Zakaria, A. Z. +5 more
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Cavity Optomechanics with High Stress Silicon Nitride Films [PDF]
, 2012 There has been a barrage of interest in recent years to marry the fields of nanomechanics and quantum optics. Mechanical systems provide sensitive and scalable architectures for sensing applications ranging from atomic force microscopy to gravity wave ...
Wilson, Dalziel Joseph
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Mechanical properties of mesoporous ceria nanoarchitectures [PDF]
, 2014 Architectural constructs are engineered to impart desirable mechanical properties facilitating bridges spanning a thousand meters and buildings nearly 1 km in height.
Sayle, T.X.T. +10 more
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Utilization of temperature kinetics as a method to predict treatment intensity and corresponding treated wood quality : durability and mechanical properties of thermally modified wood [PDF]
, 2014 Wood heat treatment is an attractive alternative to improve decay resistance of wood species with low natural durability. However, this improvement of durability is realized at the expense of the mechanical resistance.
GERARDIN, Phillipe +25 more
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Characterization of Acoustic Emissions from Mechanical Seals for Fault Detection [PDF]
, 2014 The application of high-frequency Acoustic Emissions (AE) for mechanical seals diagnosis is gaining acceptance as a useful complimentary tool. This paper investigates the AE characteristics of mechanical seals under different rotational speed and fluid ...
Gu, Fengshou +3 more
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AC-IBFGS-Based Inversion Method for Estimating the Quasi-Viscoelastic Parameters of Arch Dams
IEEE Access, 2022 This article investigates an inverse problem for variable physical and mechanical comprehensive parameters. A back analysis method based on an improved BFGS (Broyden-Fletcher-Goldfarb Shanno-Newtonian iteration) and AC (adjustment coefficient) is ...
Hao Gu +3 more
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Mechanical Characterization of Bamboo Pole for Building Engineering: A Review
BioResources, 2023 Bamboo is a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to traditional construction materials. Despite the fact that three species are well known for structural applications, namely Dendrocalamus asper, Gigantochloa scortechinii, and Gigantochloa levis ...
Nur Amira Bahrin +5 more
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Materiales de Construccion, 2016 Design and development of advanced steel types require establishing an optimal combination of mechanical strength, resistance to hydrogen degradation and durability, among others; however, the available tools for assessing some of these properties are ...
R. Nevshupa +3 more
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